Dr. Alina Marculetiu
Assistant Professor
Management & Marketing
Williamson Hall 3308
phone: (330) 941-3509
amarculetiu@ysu.edu
Bio
Dr. Marculetiu, originally from Romania, brings a richly diverse background to her academic role. With over a decade of teaching experience in various business subjects, including operations and supply chain management, project management, business analysis, analytics, statistics, and finance, she has developed broad expertise in sustainable supply chain management and operations management. Her active involvement in professional organizations like the Decision Sciences Institute and the Institute for Supply Chain Management further enhances this expertise, where she stays updated with the latest industry developments and engages in collaborative innovation.
Her academic journey is distinguished by significant achievements, including the "Distinguished Professor in Teaching Award," "Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Award," and the "Doctoral Excellence in Teaching Award." Dr. Marculetiu's unique blend of artistic flair and environmental passion underpins her commitment to excellence in teaching and research.
Beyond academia, Dr. Marculetiu is an avid traveler and nature enthusiast. Her love for exploring national and state parks reflects her deep appreciation for the environment. This passion rejuvenates her and enriches her classroom, where she consistently integrates real-world applications and experiential learning. Her approach to education is a harmonious blend of rigorous academic discipline and an insightful understanding of the natural world, inspiring students to see the practical impact of the subject in broader contexts.
Research Interests
sustainable supply chain management
sustainability drivers and barriers
triple bottom line
experiential learning
innovative pedagogical approaches
Teaching Interests
supply chain management
operations management
project management
supply chain analytics
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Education
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2021
DBA, Supply Chain Management and Business Statistics
Cleveland State University
Dissertation/Thesis Title — "Essays of Sustainable Supply Chain Management: An Analysis of Drivers and Barriers"
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2011
MBA, Finance
Cleveland State University
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2009
BBA, Business Economics
Cleveland State University
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Awards and Honors
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2024
Youngstown State University
Distinguished Professor in Teaching
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2016
College of Graduate Studies, Cleveland State University
Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Award
Highest university-wide teaching award for graduate students.
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2016
Monte Ahuja College of Business, Cleveland State University
Doctoral Excellence in Teaching Award
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Professional Positions
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2021 -
Youngstown State University
Assistant Professor
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2020 - 2021
Cleveland State University
Visiting lecturer
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2016 - 2020
John Carroll University
Visiting Lecturer
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2013 - 2017
Cleveland State University
Graduate Teaching Assistant and Tutor
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2012 - 2013
University of Akron
Adjunct Faculty
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2006 - 2009
Moda Transport Inc.
Logistics Manager
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Intellectual Contributions
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2024
"The Egg Hunt: Scrambling for Alfredo Sauce Sourcing Options"
S. Brockhaus, A. Marculetiu
CSCMP Academic Case Study Library, Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)
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2024
"Aligning Cooperative Supply Chain Relationships with Firm Strategy: A Cross-Disciplinary Analysis"
R. Dangol, R. Eunni, P. Bateman, A. Marculetiu
Management Research Review, volume 47, issue 8, p. 1268-1285
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2022
"A review of how pressures and their sources drive sustainable supply chain management practices"
A. Marculetiu, C. Ataseven, A. Mackelprang
Journal of Business Logistics
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Professional Service
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2023 - 2024
Program Organizer
MWDSI Student Supply Chain Case Competition
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2023 - 2024
Track Organizer
Midwest Decisions Sciences Conference Institute (MWDSI) 2024
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2023 - 2024
Session Chair
Midwest Decisions Sciences Conference Institute (MWDSI) 2024
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2023 - 2024
Program Organizer
Midwest Decisions Sciences Conference Institute (MWDSI) 2024
